Newsletter #041 | What's On Melbourne

Welcome to this week's OnlyMelbourne newsletter guide to Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community - October 15 - October 21, 2007.

This Week.. Children's Week's official opening at Melbourne Zoo, Melbourne Cycling Festival, and Federation Square celebrates 5 years. Spring Racing Carnival sees two great races at Caulfield, while the Melbourne International Arts Festival continues, and Rowville's Stringybark Festival kicks off this weekend!

We also have NBL details, special dining offers and much more info on many upcoming events and highlights in beautiful Melbourne, so read on and enjoy!

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Major Events Guide
National Ride to Work Day takes place this week on Wednesday the 17th October when regular and first-time riders from all states and territories will join in on this special inaugural day. With Over 22,000 registered participants, the day will see more than 75 community breakfast events taking place throughout Melbourne and Australia in CBDs and town centres. Registrations are still open so sign up while you can!

Fed Square's 5th Birthday - Federation Square celebrates its Fifth Birthday in 2007 with a range of celebrations taking place throughout October, including live entertainment, exhibitions, a competition and more! Celebrate Melbourne's favourite meeting point, which has become the community heart of Melbourne in the past five years with over 37 million visits since opening and 1,500 events every year!

Melbourne International Arts Festival, running from October 11 to 17, is one of Australia's leading arts festivals, presenting unique international and Australian events ranging from dance, theatre and music to visual arts and more! This week's program includes the visually stunning butoh style theatre of Kagemi: Beyond the Metaphors of Mirrors, presented by Japan's renowned Sankai Juku, (pictured)

The Melba Spiegeltent presents La Soiree - a live event with a gypsy soul and a hungry heart! A spiegeltent is a hand-hewn pavilion used as travelling dance hall and wine tasting marquee since the early 20th century. A theatre, a salon, a portal to another time and more, La Soiree is a must-see attraction, running for a limited season until November 18 at Northcote Town Hall Civic Square.

Also on this Week..Bruce Mathiske - A must-see guitarist!
More Details in ENTERTAINMENT & NIGHTLIFE...

Exhibitions - Art | Festival | Show
Stringybark Festival, taking place in Rowville this weekend, is one of Victoria's longest running environmental festivals. The weekend's activities include children's theatre, workshops, gourmet food, live music, roving performers and more!

Save Water Save Energy Expo, held this weekend, will be Australia's largest showcase of products and services for use in homes, offices, businesses, schools and gardens, which save water, save energy, reduce waste, increase recycling and more.

History Begins at Home is the current exhibition on show at the Royal Historic Society of Victoria. Illustrating the history of the area around the Society's building in A'Beckett Street, the exhibition is drawn from the Society's rich collection of maps, photos and drawings.

Artefact is an exhibition in which thirteen contemporary artists have woven small-scale works through historical artefacts, putting a new twist on the traditional forms of display at City Museum's Making Melbourne Galleries.

See what's on @ Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre this week!

Arts & Theatre
The Lynda Gibson Memorial Comedy Event is a fond tribute to the comedian, who died of Ovarian Cancer. Featuring a huge line up of comedians and musicians, all funds go to The National Ovarian Cancer Network. It takes place this Sunday at the Athenaeum Theatre.

Glow, presented by Chunky Move, is an intimate interactive solo performance in which the motion of the human body is used to trigger and control music, lighting and animation. Performances begin October 12 at Southbank's Chunky Move Studios.

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, based on the popular Oscar-winning film, the play is fun, daring, over-the-top and unforgettable! Experience the beauty of the outback on stage with over 20 full-scale production numbers that will take your breath away!

Theatresports is back in 2007, presented by Impro Melbourne. In a thrilling mix of both theatre and sport, 5 teams will compete for a chance to play in the Grand Final, creating scenes out of audience suggestions with skill and daring every Sunday at Theatreworks.

Entertainment & Nightlife
Bruce Mathiske will be performing this Friday at Chapel Off Chapel. Known for his use of the guitar to encompass a huge range of rhythms from Swing to Latin, and more, his performances have been described as 'Awash with jaw dropping virtuosity!'

Live Music Guide Melbourne Venues and Gig guide.

Competitions
$12,000 Cash Bonanza! Here's your chance to share in a $12,000 CASH BONANZA, courtesy of Financial Services Online! Apply free online for any comparative quote & you automatically qualify for free entry into their monthly prize draw of $1,000!

For More Competitions Visit Here

Dining & Drink
Irresistible Gluten Free & Wheat Free Food Show -
Set aside the weekend for an event that you will not forget.... Held over 2 days, the event showcases a great range of foods for those interested in gluten free and wheat free diets, general good health.

Zia Teresa are known for their generous home styled traditional Italian meals and commitment to quality. The special's menu is continually updated, offering you classic gourmet dishes from all regions of Italy, in addition to Zia originals.

Special Dining OfferZia Teresa
Book Through Menulog and receive 10% off your total bill at Zia Teresa!
Offer ends October 31 so be sure to Book Early!
Visit here for BOOKING DETAILS @ Menulog
Melbourne offers a splendid range of food styles to enjoy. Here are just a few classic food styles to choose from..
Modern Australian Cuisine
Chinese Restaurants
Italian Restaurants
Seafood Restaurants
French RestaurantsFor more restaurants...
Check out onlyMelbourne's Restaurant Directory
Or you can View & Book a Table @ MenuLog
Dining In
Melbourne Markets Guide - See markets open in the 3rd Week of the month...
Fetes Fairs & Shows
Garage Sales
Shopping Precincts and Streets
Queen Victoria Market this week:
The Wishing Well
Bursting with fresh energy and an impressive collection of quality songs, their emotive and dynamic instrumentation orbiting a nucleus of poignant lyrics and stirring vocals, The Wishing Well will have you captivated!
This Sunday 12 - 2 pm.

Melbourne For Kids
Donkey Shelter Open Day - This Sunday treat the family to a fun day of activities and come meet the donkeys at the Donkey Shelter, a non-profit, organisation that helps orphaned and mistreated donkeys. The Open Day is from 11am to 3pm.

Diamond Creek Toy Library invites you to a FREE Morning Tea to come and see what great toys, games, puzzles, dress-ups and loads more toys they have! It takes place on Saturday and includes face painting, fun food and, of course.. toys!

Family Tours
Puffing Billy Tour - take a tour the whole family can enjoy with a ride on Puffing Billy, Australia's best-loved steam train! Winding its way through lush ferns and towering timbers, this fantastic tour offers may treats, including wine tasting for the adults and also a trip to Healesville Sanctuary that kids will love!

Circus Shows
DiVino, presented by the National Institute of Circus Arts combines circus, music, theatre and dance in a magical show for the whole family. DiVino features students and graduate artists in an extravagant show full of colour, movement and luscious imagery!

Get Listed.. - don't forget to tell your friends!

Each week we highlight five of the latest additions to OnlyMelbourne's ever growing guide to services, businesses and information sites for your community.

This week we suggest the following:
boozle.com.au - Searche 1000s of liquor stores in Melbourne and Victoria!
James Buyer Advocates - Help in buying all forms of residential property..
WOMOW - Word-of-mouth information for consumers..
View More of the Latest Listings at OnlyMelbourne!

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Welcome to this week's OnlyMelbourne newsletter guide to Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community - October 15 - October 21, 2007. This Week.. Children's Week's official opening at Melbourne Zoo, Melbourne Cycling Festival, and Federation Square celebrates 5 years. Spring Racing Carnival sees two great races at Caulfield, while the Melbourne International Arts Festival continues, and Rowville's Stringybark Festival kicks off this weekend! We also have NBL details, special dining offers and much more info on many upcoming events and highlights in beautiful Melbourne, so read on and enjoy! Subscribe to OnlyMelbourne Newsletter - Get your copy of What's On this Week! Major Events Guide National Ride to Work Day takes place this week on Wednesday the 17th October when regular and first-time riders from all states and territories will join in on this special inaugural day. With Over 22,000 registered participants, the day will see more than 75 community breakfast events taking place throughout Melbourne and Australia in CBDs and town centres. Registrations are still open so sign up while you can! Fed Square's 5th Birthday - Federation Square celebrates its Fifth Birthday in 2007 with a range of celebrations taking place throughout October, including live entertainment, exhibitions, a competition and more! Celebrate Melbourne's favourite meeting point, which has become the community heart of Melbourne in the past five years with over 37 million visits since opening and 1,500 events every year! Melbourne International Arts Festival, running from October 11 to 17, is one of Australia's leading arts festivals, presenting unique international and Australian events ranging from dance, theatre and music to visual arts and more! This week's program includes the visually stunning butoh style theatre of Kagemi: Beyond the Metaphors of Mirrors, presented by Japan's renowned Sankai Juku, (pictured) The Melba Spiegeltent presents La Soiree - a live event with a gypsy soul and a hungry heart! A spiegeltent is a hand-hewn pavilion used as travelling dance hall and wine tasting marquee since the early 20th century. A theatre, a salon, a portal to another time and more, La Soiree is a must-see attraction, running for a limited season until November 18 at Northcote Town Hall Civic Square. Also on this Week..Bruce Mathiske - A must-see guitarist! More Details in ENTERTAINMENT & NIGHTLIFE... Exhibitions - Art | Festival | Show Stringybark Festival, taking place in Rowville this weekend, is one of Victoria's longest running environmental festivals. The weekend's activities include children's theatre, workshops, gourmet food, live music, roving performers and more! Save Water Save Energy Expo, held this weekend, will be Australia's largest showcase of products and services for use in homes, offices, businesses, schools and gardens, which save water, save energy, reduce waste, increase recycling and more. History Begins at Home is the current exhibition on show at the Royal Historic Society of Victoria. Illustrating the history of the area around the Society's building in A'Beckett Street, the exhibition is drawn from the Society's rich collection of maps, photos and drawings. Artefact is an exhibition in which thirteen contemporary artists have woven small-scale works through historical artefacts, putting a new twist on the traditional forms of display at City Museum's Making Melbourne Galleries. See what's on @ Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre this week! Arts & Theatre The Lynda Gibson Memorial Comedy Event is a fond tribute to the comedian, who died of Ovarian Cancer. Featuring a huge line up of comedians and musicians, all funds go to The National Ovarian Cancer Network. It takes place this Sunday at the Athenaeum Theatre. Glow, presented by Chunky Move, is an intimate interactive solo performance in which the motion of the human body is used to trigger and control music, lighting and animation. Performances begin October 12 at Southbank's Chunky Move Studios. Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, based on the popular Oscar-winning film, the play is fun, daring, over-the-top and unforgettable! Experience the beauty of the outback on stage with over 20 full-scale production numbers that will take your breath away! Theatresports is back in 2007, presented by Impro Melbourne. In a thrilling mix of both theatre and sport, 5 teams will compete for a chance to play in the Grand Final, creating scenes out of audience suggestions with skill and daring every Sunday at Theatreworks. Entertainment & Nightlife Bruce Mathiske will be performing this Friday at Chapel Off Chapel. Known for his use of the guitar to encompass a huge range of rhythms from Swing to Latin, and more, his performances have been described as 'Awash with jaw dropping virtuosity!' Live Music Guide Melbourne Venues and Gig guide. Competitions $12,000 Cash Bonanza! Here's your chance to share in a $12,000 CASH BONANZA, courtesy of Financial Services Online! Apply free online for any comparative quote & you automatically qualify for free entry into their monthly prize draw of $1,000! For More Competitions Visit Here Dining & Drink Irresistible Gluten Free & Wheat Free Food Show - Set aside the weekend for an event that you will not forget.... Held over 2 days, the event showcases a great range of foods for those interested in gluten free and wheat free diets, general good health. Zia Teresa are known for their generous home styled traditional Italian meals and commitment to quality. The special's menu is continually updated, offering you classic gourmet dishes from all regions of Italy, in addition to Zia originals. Special Dining OfferZia Teresa Book Through Menulog and receive 10% off your total bill at Zia Teresa! Offer ends October 31 so be sure to Book Early! Visit here for BOOKING DETAILS @ Menulog Melbourne offers a splendid range of food styles to enjoy. Here are just a few classic food styles to choose from.. Modern Australian Cuisine Chinese Restaurants Italian Restaurants Seafood Restaurants French RestaurantsFor more restaurants... Check out onlyMelbourne's Restaurant Directory Or you can View & Book a Table @ MenuLog Dining In Melbourne Markets Guide - See markets open in the 3rd Week of the month... Fetes Fairs & Shows Garage Sales Shopping Precincts and Streets Queen Victoria Market this week: The Wishing Well Bursting with fresh energy and an impressive collection of quality songs, their emotive and dynamic instrumentation orbiting a nucleus of poignant lyrics and stirring vocals, The Wishing Well will have you captivated! This Sunday 12 - 2 pm. Melbourne For Kids Donkey Shelter Open Day - This Sunday treat the family to a fun day of activities and come meet the donkeys at the Donkey Shelter, a non-profit, organisation that helps orphaned and mistreated donkeys. The Open Day is from 11am to 3pm. Diamond Creek Toy Library invites you to a FREE Morning Tea to come and see what great toys, games, puzzles, dress-ups and loads more toys they have! It takes place on Saturday and includes face painting, fun food and, of course.. toys! Family Tours Puffing Billy Tour - take a tour the whole family can enjoy with a ride on Puffing Billy, Australia's best-loved steam train! Winding its way through lush ferns and towering timbers, this fantastic tour offers may treats, including wine tasting for the adults and also a trip to Healesville Sanctuary that kids will love! Circus Shows DiVino, presented by the National Institute of Circus Arts combines circus, music, theatre and dance in a magical show for the whole family. DiVino features students and graduate artists in an extravagant show full of colour, movement and luscious imagery! Get Listed.. - don't forget to tell your friends! Each week we highlight five of the latest additions to OnlyMelbourne's ever growing guide to services, businesses and information sites for your community. This week we suggest the following: boozle.com.au - Searche 1000s of liquor stores in Melbourne and Victoria! James Buyer Advocates - Help in buying all forms of residential property.. WOMOW - Word-of-mouth information for consumers.. View More of the Latest Listings at OnlyMelbourne! To find out how you can join Melbourne's largest online community